Prerequisites: This
2 1/2-day course is open to veterinarians, physical
therapists, veterinary technicians, and physical
therapist assistants who have successfully completed
Introduction
to Canine Rehabilitation. Veterinarian and
physical therapists that are CCRPs are welcome.
Veterinary technicians and physical therapist
assistants that are CCRPs must submit an Employer
Agreement Letter.

Course Description:
Students learn how orthotics and
prosthetics can be used effectively in canine
rehabilitation. Principles of biomechanics,
kinematics and dynamics are reviewed, in particular
how they guide the design and fitting of specific
orthotics and prosthetics. Wet labs provide
students with hands-on experience in thoracic-limb
and pelvic-limb fiberglass impression techniques.
Patient evaluation and treatment options for
specific conditions and injuries are discussed.
Students have the unique opportunity to tour
a veterinary orthotics and prosthetics (V-OP)
manufacturing facility nearby.

Please note: Students who do not
attend a full day of class will not receive
any CE credit hours for that day and may have
to return to make up the missing hours.

Course Fee: $550

Topics Covered Include:

The history of orthotics and prosthetics in rehabilitation

Bandaging and splinting

The mechanical advantage of orthoses and prostheses

Thoracic limb orthoses and prostheses

Pelvic limb orthoses and prostheses

Fiberglass impression techniques

Evaluation of the canine patient, goal
setting, and rehabilitation from the V-OP
perspective